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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,563.28, 9,844.92 and 2,403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,563.28, 9,844.92 and 2,403.84 is: 3,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,563.28 : 9,844.92 = 2,403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,563.28/9,844.92 = 2,403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,563.28x = 9,844.92 × 2,403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,563.28x = 23,665,612.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,612.49/6,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.76

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